Cost of living in Kulmbach is 19% lower than in Sandnes (without rent).
Rent in Kulmbach is 15% cheaper than in Sandnes.
Cost of living including rent in Kulmbach is 17% lower than in Sandnes.
Food in Kulmbach is 20% cheaper than in Sandnes.
Transport in Kulmbach is 7% cheaper than in Sandnes.
| Kulmbach | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Kulmbach | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.2 $ | 23.7 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.3 $ | 94.8 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 11.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.86 $ | 9.54 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.27 $ | 4.84 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ | 2.79 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.99 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.04 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 3.37 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 10.7 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 13 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 31.7 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 3.4 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.2 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.98 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.12 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.05 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.16 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 4.01 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.7 $ | 14.3 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 3.08 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 8.93 $ | 14.1 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.7 $ | 3.88 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.3 $ | 57.2 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.6 $ | 25.6 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.8 $ | 47.7 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 6.98 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.41 $ | 3.91 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ | 2.12 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.76 $ | 2.13 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 161 $ | 127 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 246 $ | 197 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50.8 $ | 78 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 542 $ | 667 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,218 $ | 1,202 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 759 $ | 972 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,319 $ | 1,439 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,477 $ | 4,008 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,909 $ | 3,291 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,846 $ | 3,490 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 4.29 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.8 $ | 46.1 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 14.4 $ | 
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 31.3 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82 $ | 104 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.9 $ | 102 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 299 $ | 317 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,240 $ | 8,504 $ |